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Talking Pools Podcast
If you’ve ever stared at a test kit like it personally insulted your family… welcome home.
Talking Pools Podcast is the pool industry’s “pull up a chair” show—part shop talk, part field manual, part therapy session—built for people who actually live on pool decks: commercial operators, service techs, builders, facility managers, and anyone responsible for water that can’t afford to go sideways. The network was created to level up the pool industry with real-world conversations on water chemistry, filtration, troubleshooting, construction, safety, and the business side of keeping pools open and budgets intact.
Here’s the hook: it’s not theory-first. It’s experience-first—a roster of seasoned pros (with 250+ years of combined “been there, fixed that” wisdom) turning complicated problems into practical moves you can use the same day. And it’s not one voice, one vibe, one corner of the industry: it’s a network of shows designed to reflect how diverse this work really is—different regions, different specialties, different personalities.
Also worth saying out loud: women aren’t “special guests” here—they’re on the mic as hosts, from the beginning, with an intentionally balanced roster. That matters, because the best ideas in this industry don’t come from one lane—they come from the whole road.
If you want a podcast that can make you laugh and make you better at what you do—without pretending the job is easier than it is—Talking Pools is the one you queue up before the first stop, and keep on when the day starts getting weird.
Talking Pools Podcast
180 ppm Cyanuric Acid Level - with Rudy Stankowitz
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🔥 Episode Breakdown
This episode cuts through one of the biggest misconceptions in pool chemistry—and then zooms out to what’s really happening across the industry right now.
🧪 180 ppm CYA – What Actually Happened
No—nobody said to run pools at 180 ppm.
That number came from ratio-based chemistry, not a recommendation.
- CYA doesn’t sanitize
- HOCl does
- Higher CYA can work if chlorine is increased proportionally
Problem?
👉 Most people won’t maintain the ratio correctly
That’s why the industry stayed conservative.
🧠Chlorine Misunderstood (Again)
- Available Chlorine ≠% chlorine in the bucket
- Active strength ≠oxidizing power
- Free chlorine ≠active sanitizer
👉 HOCl is all that matters
Controlled by pH and CYA equilibrium—not guesswork.
⚠️ March Reality Check
- Drownings labeled “accidents”
- Safety barriers missing
- Suction injuries still happening despite the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act
Nothing shocking—just constant failure.
⚖️ Lawsuits & Industry Pressure
- Hayward Holdings facing reported legal pressure
- Market slowdown hitting Fluidra and Pentair
- Shift to repairs and service
👉 Pressure rolls downhill—to you.
🧯 BioLab – Still Not Over
The situation in Conyers, Georgia isn’t resolved.
It just stopped making headlines.
🏆 Mentor of the Year
Someone helped you in this industry.
Nominate them:
👉 Talking Pools Podcast Mentor Award
🎯 Final Thought
Nothing changed…
Except expectations, liability, and attention.
And if you’re still operating like it’s 2019—
You’re already behind.
Thank you so much for listening! You can find us on social media:
Email us: talkingpools@gmail.com
